About Amla
Amla (Indian gooseberry) is a hardy fruit rich in vitamin C and central to Ayurveda. It is made into murabba, candy, juice, powder and chyawanprash; Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh is its best-known centre.
Where Amla Is Grown
The main growing states and districts are listed below. Tap a state for its markets, season, agencies and buyers.
| State | Main districts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Pratapgarh, Sultanpur, Raebareli, Varanasi | Pratapgarh is India's amla capital. |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bhilwara, Jaipur | Dryland amla. |
| Madhya Pradesh | Satna, Rewa, Panna | Amla orchards and forest collection. |
| Gujarat | Panchmahal, Dahod, Bhavnagar | Dryland amla. |
| Tamil Nadu | Krishnagiri, Dindigul, Salem | Amla for processing. |
How It Is Grown
Amla trees grow on poor and salty soils with little water. Fruit is harvested in winter.
Season
November–February.
Uses and Buyers
Ayurvedic and health companies, murabba and candy makers, juice brands and households.
Quality and Price
Graded by size and freedom from blemish.
Government Role
Amla has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. Government support comes through horticulture and crop missions, market regulation, export promotion and research.
Companies, Markets and Bodies
- Dabur India LtdChyawanprash and amla productsAboutExplore
- Patanjali Ayurved LtdAmla juice and productsAboutExplore
- Himalaya Wellness CompanyHerbal productsAboutExplore
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